Rookie Robert Lester, who has started the last two games at strong safety, is doubtful on the injury report with a hamstring injury. Lester did not practice Friday.

Rivera says he'll wait until Sunday to make a decision on Lester's status.

Carolina has struggled to find consistency at the safety position this season. They lost veteran free safety Charles Godfrey to a torn Achilles in week two and Mike Mitchell missed the season opener with a foot injury.